The Importance and Psychology of Facial Expression

Lisa E. Ishii; Jason C. Nellis; Kofi Boahene; Patrick Byrne; Masaru Ishii

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2018.07.001

The Importance and Psychology of Facial Expression

Lisa E. Ishii, Jason C. Nellis, Kofi Boahene, Patrick Byrne, Masaru Ishii

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Abstract

Facial expression is of critical importance in interpersonal interactions. Thus, patients with impaired facial expression due to facial paralysis experience impaired social interactions. Numerous studies have shown that patients with facial paralysis and impaired facial expression suffer social consequences as demonstrated by being rated negatively with regards to attractiveness, affect display, and other traits. This has been demonstrated subjectively and objectively. Fortunately, reconstructive surgeries that restore the ability to express emotion can restore normalcy in these patients.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2018.07.001
State	Accepted/In press - Jan 1 2018

Keywords

Facial expression
Facial paralysis
Psychological distress
Psychology
Psychosocial heath
Quality of life
Smile
Social perceptions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Otorhinolaryngology

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